Week 4 Flashcards
Antitubercular Drugs
TUBERCULOSIS DRUGS
RIPE
isoniazid (INH)
rifampin
ethambutol
pyrazinamide (PZA)
Isoniazid (INH) (TB)
WARNING FOR WHAT?
GIVE WHAT VITAMIN ?
WHAT ENZYMES SHOULD BE MONITERED?
Black box warning for possible HEPATITIS
Give pyridoxine (vit. B6) concurrently
Liver enzymes should be evaluated prior to and monthly throughout
therapy
Increased AST, ALT, and serum bilirubin may indicate drug-induced hepatitis
Rifampin (TB)
Causes what?
May cause urine, saliva, tears, and sweat, etc. to be red-orange- brown colored [can stain soft contact lenses]
Dont report to provider
STAINED URINE
DONT CALL PROVIDER
pyrazinamide (PZA) (TB)
DO NOT MIX WITH RIFAMPIN
Concurrent use of rifampin may result in life-threatening hepatoxicity and should be avoided
ethambutol (TB)
Clients w/ need to make sure they get eye exams q6 months
Antifungal Drugs
Amphotericin B (IV ONLY)
what do u do before giving it?
IV ONLY
Hypersensitivity; potential for distribution into breast milk and toxicity in infant;
CHECK PRE-MEDS BEFORE ADMINISTERING
Antifungal Drugs
Nystatin
Oral medication for thrush
PO tablet: Tx of non-esophageal mucus membrane GI candidiasis
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Hypersensitivity
Antifungal Drugs
fluconazole
Usually only 1 PO dose is needed for the tx of vaginal candidiasis i
Antifungal Drugs
voriconazole
avoid what?
Indication: Invasive aspergillosis
avoid flucanozol and st johns wort
Antifungal Drugs
caspofungin
what form?
monitor for what?
Indicated for invasive aspergillosis refractory to or intolerant of other therapies
Dosages need to be reduced in clients with impaired liver function
Available in parenteral form ONLY
Monitor client for cues of anaphylaxis during therapy. If any cues of anaphylaxis STOP THE INFUSION IMMEDIATELY
Antifungal Drugs
terbinafine
treating superficial dermatologic infections (athlete’s foot, jock itch, ringworm)
Antiprozoal Drugs
Metrondiazole
NO ALCOHOL
METALLIC TASTE
Trichomoniasis
Giardiasis
For metronidazole: Obtain a thorough medication hx, perform a head- to-toe physical assessment, and measure VS
Antiprozoal Drugs
Hydroxychloroquine
treats what?
HEART PALPITATIONS
prophylaxis of malaria and treatment of uncomplicated malaria
Obtain a thorough medication hx, perform a head-to-toe physical assessment, and measure VS
